Dissipate
Dissipate
Dissipate (/dɪsɪpeɪt/), derived from the Latin word dissipatus meaning "scattered", is a term commonly used in the medical field. It refers to the process of dispersing or scattering of something, such as energy, heat, or even symptoms of a disease.
Etymology
The term "dissipate" originates from the Latin word dissipatus, which is the past participle of dissipare, meaning "to disperse or scatter". It entered the English language in the late 15th century.
Medical Usage
In a medical context, "dissipate" is often used to describe the reduction or disappearance of symptoms or effects. For example, a fever might dissipate after medication, or pain might dissipate after rest. It can also refer to the process of energy or heat being spread out and lost, such as in the context of thermoregulation.
Related Terms
- Disperse: To distribute or spread over a wide area.
- Scatter: To throw in various random directions.
- Diminish: To make or become less.
- Thermoregulation: The process that allows the human body to maintain its core internal temperature.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dissipate
- Wikipedia's article - Dissipate
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